Darío Rodríguez


Octavio Darío Rodríguez Peña is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a centre back or left back for Peñarol. He was capped 51 times for the Uruguay national team. A versatile defender, he was capable of playing "at left-back or as a left-sided central defender. Strong in the air, he s a useful distraction in the opposition box at set pieces."

Club career

Rodríguez has played the majority of his club football for Peñarol, and Schalke 04. His other clubs include Sud América and Bella Vista and Toluca. He left Schalke 04 in January 2008 and returned to Peñarol.

International career

With Uruguay, Rodríguez was a participant at the 2002 World Cup and scored Uruguay's first goal of the tournament, a volley that curled into the top left corner of the goal. He has worn the captain's armband for Uruguay. He also played at the 2004 and 2007 Copa América tournaments.

Career statistics

International

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.17 February 2000Estadio Domingo Burgueño, MaldonadoHungary League2–02–0Friendly
2.18 July 2000Estadio Centenario, Montevideo2–13–12002 World Cup qualifier
3.1 June 2002Munsu Cup Stadium, Ulsan1–11–22002 World Cup
4.12 November 2005Estadio Centenario, Montevideo1–01–02006 World Cup qualifier play-offs

Honours

Schalke 04